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Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter drives between Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) and guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Devin Booker scores 30 points, Suns get hot from 3-point range to beat Hawks 128-115

Devin Booker scored 30 points, Eric Gordon added 21 off the bench and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-115 on Thursday night.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) drives to the basket as New York Knicks guard Miles McBride defends (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Porter and Jokic turn in big nights, lead Nuggets to 113-100 win over Knicks

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a call as Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, top, dunks over Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11), center Nikola Vucevic (9), and guard Alex Caruso, back right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Jalen Green scores 26 points as Rockets win 7th straight, beat Bulls 127-117

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez celebrate during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108

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Adebayo, Heat to host Ingram and the Pelicans

The Miami Heat host the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference action. Friday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Orlando takes on Sacramento, looks for 5th straight home win

Orlando comes into a matchup with Sacramento after winning four home games in a row. Saturday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Utah visits Houston, looks to stop road losing streak

Utah will attempt to stop its nine-game road slide when the Jazz play Houston. Saturday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Charlotte faces Atlanta, seeks to break 3-game skid

Charlotte looks to stop its three-game slide when the Hornets take on Atlanta. Saturday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

Brooklyn visits New York, aims to break road slide

Brooklyn looks to break its four-game road losing streak with a victory against New York. Saturday’s game is the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Friday’s Times Schedule

Friday’s Time Schedule

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Magic defeat Pelicans 121-106 behind Banchero’s triple-double

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, overcoming early shooting woes to help the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-106 on Thursday night.

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, center left, and Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, center right, are held back from each other during a scuffle that ensued after DeRozan's flagrant foul against Rockets' Jale Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Houston. Both DeRozan and Brooks were charged with technical fouls and ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

DeMar DeRozan, Dillon Brooks ejected from game after on-court scuffle in Houston

DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks were both ejected after being involved in an on-court scrum, in the game between the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, left, drives past Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis for a score during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Kuzma scores 31, Wizards snap 5-game skid with 109-102 win over Kings

Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points and the Washington Wizards snapped a five-game losing streak with a 109-102 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates his dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Paolo Banchero has 2nd career triple-double, Magic beat Pelicans 121-106

Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, overcoming early shooting woes to help the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-106 on Thursday night.

Philadelphia 76ers' KJ Martin fouls Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 114-105. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to action after missing 2 games with hamstring issue

Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing two games with a left hamstring issue.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson brings the ball up against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

The G League Ignite program will not continue past this season

The G League Ignite will not play after this season. The league made the announcement Thursday, saying it was shutting down Ignite because of “the changing basketball landscape, including the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal” as its p

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) is escorted off the court with an injured left arm during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, March 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Kings guard Kevin Huerter is sidelined with injured left shoulder

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will be sidelined with a dislocated left shoulder and labral tear.

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, March 22 - March 28

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, March 22 - March 28, Take 2

Edwards and Minnesota take on Cleveland in non-conference action

Minnesota hosts Cleveland in non-conference action. Friday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Phoenix hosts Atlanta for cross-conference contest

The Phoenix Suns take on the Atlanta Hawks in out-of-conference play. The teams meet Thursday for the second time this season.

Brooklyn plays Milwaukee on 3-game road slide

Brooklyn enters a matchup with Milwaukee as losers of three road games in a row. Thursday’s game is the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Philadelphia faces Los Angeles, looks to end road losing streak

Philadelphia is looking to break its three-game road skid with a victory against Los Angeles. Friday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Trail Blazers face the Clippers on 4-game skid

Portland aims to stop its four-game skid when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Los Angeles. Friday’s game will be the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams.

Indiana takes on Golden State, aims for 5th straight road win

Indiana looks to continue its four-game road win streak with a victory over Golden State. Friday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Utah plays Dallas on 8-game road slide

Utah heads into a matchup against Dallas after losing eight straight road games. Thursday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Sacramento plays Washington, seeks 4th straight road win

Sacramento looks to prolong its three-game road win streak with a victory against Washington. Thursday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Thunder face the Raptors, look for 4th straight win

Oklahoma City seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Toronto. The teams meet Friday for the second time this season.

Detroit takes on Boston, seeks to halt 4-game slide

Detroit looks to end its four-game slide when the Detroit Pistons play Boston. Friday’s game will be the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Memphis faces San Antonio on 3-game road slide

Memphis enters a matchup against San Antonio as losers of three straight road games. Friday’s game is the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kevin Durant continues climb up NBA career scoring list, passes Shaq for eighth place

Kevin Durant continued to climb the NBA’s list of career scoring leaders, passing big man Shaquille O’Neal for No. 8 with 22 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dunks next to Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Stephen Curry reaches 300 3-pointers for record fifth time, Warriors beat Grizzlies 137-116

Stephen Curry reached 300 3-pointers for an NBA-record fifth season and scored 14 points with four 3s, one of seven players in double figures as the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 137-116.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, left, dribbles the ball around Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

George and Harden lead Clippers past Trail Blazers 116-103

Paul George scored 27 points, James Harden had 19 points and 14 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-103.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Grayson Allen scores 32, ties career high with 9 3-pointers, Suns beat sliding Sixers 115-102

Grayson Allen scored 32 points and tied a career high with nine 3-pointers, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Chet Holmgren scores 35, grabs 14 rebounds and Thunder beat Jazz 119-107

Chet Holmgren scored 35 points and tied a career high with 14 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 119-107.